What is LiDD Summer Camp?
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new, four-week immersive summer program created by LiDD – the School of Design of Université Catholique de Lille, in partnership with the LILLE European Summer Program (ESP).
The program combines hands-on design practice with cultural immersion in Lille, the heart of Northern France. Through local academic visits and practical studio work, participants will explore how design shapes – and is shaped by – culture, society, and place. Through interactive workshops, students will work with design tools (graphic, space, digital and object) to translate cultural observations into innovative concepts.
Learning takes place in LiDD’s 2,400 m² creative space, equipped with over 150 professional machines, where you’ll prototype ideas alongside designers and entrepreneurs. Beyond the studio, field visits, professional encounters, and cultural experiences offer an inspiring journey through the region’s heritage of industry, textiles, and living design traditions.
LiDD Summer Camp
23 June to 22 July 2026
More details about the syllabus, program price and the application process for the LiDD Summer Camp will be available in the coming months.
Included program package
Academic
General information:
- 80 contact hours, 12 ECTS credits / 6 North American credits
- Number of students: 10-20
- Language of instruction: English
- Through an immersive approach combining creative workshops, inspiring visits, and professional meetings, participants explore and translate this cultural wealth using design tools (graphics, space, digital, object)
- Official transcript for course credits is issued at the end of the program
Prerequisites:
- Be a student in design / architecture / urban planning / visual arts (≥ 2nd year of Bachelor or Master)
- Like to co-create in teams in an international context, interest in contemporary issues
- Active curiosity: observe, question, test, document, critical look
Teaching methods:
- Interactive courses
- Workshops
- Cultural visits
- Collaborative project
Assessments:
- Intermediary works to handle
- Final project
Hospitality
All-inclusive based on the LILLE European Summer Program:
- Meal pass for use at the university restaurant during opening hours (50€ on card, can be recharged online at the student’s expense)
- Several group meals throughout the program
- Access to university facilities
- Public transportation pass for all public transit systems in the Lille Metropolitan area
- Arrival assistance, campus tour, welcome brunch, ice-breaking activity, detailed program information session
- Student support available 24/7
Culture
All-inclusive based on the LILLE European Summer Program:
- Guided visits of Lille
- Day trips to historic and important Belgian cities (Bruges, Brussels) with guided visits
- Planned cultural activities
- Movie nights and optional workshops
- Group meals
Please note fieldtrips & activities are subject to change. Students participating in the LiDD Summer Camp also have the option to purchase additional optional field trips (extra surcharge) offered during the ESP2 session of the LILLE European Summer Program. Please note that spots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon payment during registration.
FAQ
In case of questions, feel free to take a look at our FAQ. Indeed, it answers numerous questions related to participation conditions, trip preparation, arrival and departure information, daily life in Lille, as well as courses and credits.
Contact information
Interested in learning more about the program or have a question? Contact us!
LiDD Design School
30 rue Henri Regnault
59000 Lille
